SDE 3 (Backend)
Licious is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their backend team in Bengaluru to lead the development and scaling of their food-tech platform. You will be responsible for defining system architectures, migrating services to a microservices model, and optimizing high-scale backend modules. The role requires deep expertise in Java, database management, and DevOps best practices within a high-traffic consumer environment. You will also mentor junior team members and drive best practices in code quality and design.
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Experience
5-8 years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
Licious is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their backend team in Bengaluru to lead the development and scaling of their food-tech platform. You will be responsible for defining system architectures, migrating services to a microservices model, and optimizing high-scale backend modules. The role requires deep expertise in Java, database management, and DevOps best practices within a high-traffic consumer environment. You will also mentor junior team members and drive best practices in code quality and design.
TAL's take
Well-defined senior backend role at a recognizable D2C brand with clear ownership and scope expectations.
Crisp job description outlining specific backend responsibilities, architectural focus, and required technical stack.
Salaries at Licious
28.3 LPA average
Based on 29 Grapevine salary entries for Licious.
Engineering
0 - 2 years | L1
7 LPA average
Range: 7 - 7 LPA
Engineering
2 - 4 years | L1
15 LPA average
Range: 15 - 15 LPA
Engineering
4 - 6 years | 3
25 LPA average
Range: 15 - 35 LPA
Engineering
6 - 8 years | B2
14 LPA average
Range: 5 - 24 LPA
Must haves
- 5-8 years of experience
- Proficiency with Java programming
- Strong understanding of MySQL and NoSQL
- DevOps exposure including CI/CD and Kubernetes
- Experience in scalable system design and distributed systems
Tools and skills
About the company
Established D2C consumer brand with significant scale, but not a Tier-1 tech/platform unicorn.
Posts mentioning Licious
Licious PM role
How is licious for a senior pm role in terms of culture / opportunities and growth? Have heard of multiple recent exists of senior folks in product and tech.
Licious not doing too well (basis The Ken). Who do you order your meat from?
Anyone working at Licious